Blurred Lines
Parker & Ben’s Love Story
Standalone Romance
New Adult
About
Parker and Ben have been best friends since college, confident that they’re proof men and women really can be just friends. But when after a painful breakup, Parker turns to Ben to learn the art of casual rebound sex, everything turns upside down…
This book is only available in ebook and audiobook because Penguin Random House controls all rights and has declined to make a print version available or revert my rights back to me.
Parker & Ben
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New Adult
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Parker & Ben · New Adult ·
Some Details
Vibe
This is one of my New Adult novels. Think “just out of college” characters with plenty of spice.
Heat Level
This is a steamy romance novel with explicit sex scenes and spicy language.
POV
First person, alternating.
Tone
Light-hearted with plenty of bantering and bickering that slowly shifts to achingly poignant moments.
Author Note
In my early writing days, my publisher really wanted more in the Stiletto/Oxford series, and I said sure, with the caveat that I wanted to write a new adult friends-to-lovers story. The publisher said, “Sure! What’s the premise?”
And I said, “That’s it. That’s the premise. Friends to lovers.”
It took me 10 days to write, and I cried when I finished because I didn’t want it to be over.
Set in a little house in Portland Oregon, Blurred Lines may have been simple in premise, but went on to become my bestseller of all time. It’s sold more than many of my other books combined, and continues to be one that I’m best known for.
My Bestselling Book ∙ USA TODAY Bestseller ∙Author Favorite ∙ Reader Favorite
“Lauren Layne books are a guilty pleasure, and Blurred Lines is no different. Ben and Parker’s friends-to-lovers romance is sinfully sweet, wickedly provocative, and brimming with playful, witty banter that had me laughing, crying, and swooning from beginning to end.”
—Tessa Teevan, author of Incinerate
Taylor Swift Song Pairing
Paper Rings
Tropes & Vibes
Friends-to-Lovers ∙ Friends with Benefits ∙New Adult ∙ Roommates
A Little Excerpt
“Don’t use all the hot water!” I shout, pounding my palm on the door.
The door opens just enough for me to see one blue eye blinking back at me. “Didn’t you say Polly had a tangle? You better go get on that.”
The door shuts again, and I pound a second time. “Remember, the green towel is mine. The white one is yours.”
I wait for confirmation, but there’s only silence.
“Ben, I know you can hear me! Don’t ‘accidentally’ use mine just because yours smells funny.”
More silence.Damn it. He is so planning to use my towel.
So, yeah, my best friend is a guy. Doesn’t mean I have to like it all the time.
on Book Covers
I’ve made the unusual decision not to show the official book covers on my official author website for a variety of reasons:
Most of my books have multiple cover versions depending on language/country; the US English version is only one of many.
Several of my cover designs were spot-on when they released, but are now quite dated even though the love stories within are timeless.
I have an unwavering love for neutral colors, and elegantly minimalist design. The current rom-com cover trend towards candy colored cartoons is not my jam.
My website is my chance to present my work my way.
Buy the Book
Blurred Lines
This book is only available in ebook and audiobook because Penguin Random House controls all rights and has declined to make a print version available or revert my rights back to me.